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The United Kingdom and France were the primary colonial powers in Africa south fo the Sahara. Belgium also had a substantial footprint there with its holdings in the Congo.

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During the colonial era, Spain and Portugal owned a good bit of land in Africa. Britain and France also had colonies there, too.

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French West Africa and British West Africa.

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Two European Nations that controlled the bulk of Africa are Britain and France

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Great Britain

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Britain and France

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Answer: France and Great Britain

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